HHS OCR report ยท 2022
County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 5,129
- Submission date
- Apr 20, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 5,129 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 2,334 | Sep 5, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,598 | May 20, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,408 | Mar 22, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health | CA | Healthcare Provider | 1,284 | Dec 22, 2023 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,129 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 20, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health.